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Forums › Gadgets, robotics, home automation, electronics (including wearables) › Need to Find a Potentiometer (Help please)


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Topic # 183755 29-Oct-2015 08:03
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Here is a picture of the existing components back: link http://m.imgur.com/gallery/pFE6jRA

It is a 50k 1 turn potentiometer with center detent, 6mm diameter knurled shaft, 9mm length and a spst push button momentary switch. I haven't had any luck trying to determine the manufacturer of the component or a replacement that ticks all of the above boxes. If anyone is able to help, it would be greatly appreciated!

most have either the detent or the momentary switch and i really need both.

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  Reply # 1415939 29-Oct-2015 09:22
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Tried RS & mouser?



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  Reply # 1415940 29-Oct-2015 09:24
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sent them all emails, as well as SIC.

but nothing in their catalogs.

the bit that makes it quirky is having a center detent and momentary switch...  i can find one or the other not both.

 
 
 
 


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  Reply # 1415945 29-Oct-2015 09:31
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What is wrong with the one you have?

Do you just need an extra one?

What product/manufacturer uses the pot?




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  Reply # 1415948 29-Oct-2015 09:31
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If it is a home project you could probably rebuild one out of the two from the same manufacturer. Worst case.



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  Reply # 1415951 29-Oct-2015 09:33
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Its from a Saitek X55 Throttle unit.

I dont own one :)

I am trying to built my own Custom Joystick and switch Panels for Flightsims, and found these would be ideal as they control an Axis and a button all in one which would be great for trim settings.

regards



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  Reply # 1415952 29-Oct-2015 09:34
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gzt: If it is a home project you could probably rebuild one out of the two from the same manufacturer. Worst case.


hmmm had no experience with that, so the stackable units can be pulled part?

gzt

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  Reply # 1415965 29-Oct-2015 09:41
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It will depend on the exact design and mechanical skills both, but yes.

gzt

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  Reply # 1415966 29-Oct-2015 09:42
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http://www.datasheetarchive.com try here.

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  Reply # 1415976 29-Oct-2015 09:51
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Maybe you could try here:

http://www.potentiometers.com/select_custom.cfm

There is a 388 series... build your own...

http://www.potentiometers.com/series388.cfm

So many options....




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  Reply # 1415984 29-Oct-2015 10:10
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Buying a spare from Saitek could be an option also.



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  Reply # 1415987 29-Oct-2015 10:17
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gzt: Buying a spare from Saitek could be an option also.


tried that they wont deal with the public



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  Reply # 1415988 29-Oct-2015 10:17
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Gordy7: Maybe you could try here:

http://www.potentiometers.com/select_custom.cfm

There is a 388 series... build your own...

http://www.potentiometers.com/series388.cfm

So many options....




marked as an answer as its my best option, put in for a quote...

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  Reply # 1415991 29-Oct-2015 10:21
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Maybe a cruise around aliexpress....

http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?spm=2114.01020208.1.3.RWuakI&initiative_id=RS_20151028141506&SearchText=potentiometer+50k




Gordy

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  Reply # 1416011 29-Oct-2015 10:26
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Had you thought of pulling a pot out of a failed Saitek X55?




Gordy



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  Reply # 1416013 29-Oct-2015 10:30
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Gordy7: Had you thought of pulling a pot out of a failed Saitek X55?



they are hard to find...

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